Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving expected to miss Week 12, but there’s a catch

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing for another tough matchup against the 8-2 Los Angeles Rams without one of their most important offensive weapons, but there finally appears to be clarity. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, rookie running back Bucky Irving is nearing a return after missing six straight games with shoulder and foot injuries.

Irving has not played since his last outing in Week 4 against Philadelphia, and while his absence has been a major storyline inside the building, the Buccaneers have played his status extremely close to the vest. Schefter broke the update on Friday , noting that Irving had impressed throughout the practice week.

“Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving, who has not played since Week 4 vs. the Eagles due to shoulder and foot injuries, is expected to mak